How many days until June Holiday (Discovery Day) in Canada?
There are 231 days until June Holiday (Discovery Day) 2027 in Canada — Monday, June 21, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets June Holiday (Discovery Day) on Monday, June 21, 2027, set by the rule: The Monday on or after June 21. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
June Holiday (Discovery Day) is a provincial holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. The June Holiday, long known as Discovery Day, is a paid day off for Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial public service on the Monday on or after June 21. It marked John Cabot's 1497 landfall; the province dropped the Discovery Day name after critciism from Indigenous groups.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to June Holiday (Discovery Day):
- 100 days to go — Saturday, March 13, 2027 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Sunday, May 2, 2027
- 30 days to go — Saturday, May 22, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Monday, June 7, 2027
- 7 days to go — Monday, June 14, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Sunday, June 20, 2027
June Holiday (Discovery Day) dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Coming up after June Holiday (Discovery Day)
- Jul 1 Days until Canada Day 241 days away
- Sep 6 Days until Labour Day 308 days away
- Sep 30 Days until National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 332 days away
- Oct 11 Days until Thanksgiving 343 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until June Holiday (Discovery Day)?
There are 231 days until June Holiday (Discovery Day), which falls on Monday, June 21, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before June Holiday (Discovery Day)?
There are 33 weekends between now and June Holiday (Discovery Day) on June 21 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is June Holiday (Discovery Day) a day off?
June Holiday (Discovery Day) is a provincial holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.